Chisos No. 1

So I waited a good while before posting a review, because you can't really tell the whole story on day one.

When I received my boots (black No.1s), I was impressed by the materials and finish. They felt solid and premium. The boots were a little too snug maybe (fine with thinner socks), but I thought they would stretch with the break-in process. And they did, but unfortunately only after a few hours wear (mostly indoor to begin with), the thread in the wrinkle on one of my boots began to come loose and unravel. This was obviously disappointing given the cost and supposed craftsmanship. Nonetheless, stuff happens!

So I contacted Chisos and they were great at making it right (thanks again!). I eventually got a replacement pair and they fit even better, with a little more room. Curiously, the same size but seemingly with a few extra mm.

I look forward to breaking these in nicely and wearing them whenever I can. Maybe if I’m ever down that way in person, I’ll pick up another pair.

I bought and wore your No.1 boots to the Texas state fair from very early in the morning to late dinner time. They were excellent looking and feeling, no complaints at all, In fact a couple of compliments! Thank you very much.

Purchased brushed brown #1’s and love them. Took 2 wears to perfectly break in and now they are top of the rotation. .

The best boot‘s in the World .

I’ve worn a zillion different boots in my life. I ordered these based on Chisos’ sizing suggestion and wore them on carpet for a week before giving up and returning them for a half size larger. These broke in much quicker, but were still a bear compared to mass produced boots. I wear them as much as I can and put them to bed with baseballs in them. Now…great. I really love them and can’t wait to get a pair in black. I plan on ordering No1’s again since I love the toe shape so much. The fit and finish are second to none. You can tell they are handcrafted with a lot of care. Be patient with the fit and break in and you will be rewarded with an amazing pair of boots.

After being skeptical about wearing boots around regularly, I became pleasantly surprised. I went to Chisos to try some boots with my parents, they were incredibly comfortable and I found them to improve my posture. I felt immediately satisfied and even empowered by the whole experience. I ended up leaving with new boots and a belt to match it. I wore them every day for the following week and they only became more comfortable.

Thank you Chisos!

There are no downsides or cons to this boot! Beautiful style, rich leather and fabulous fit! I purchased a Magic Black and a Rough Out - both Style 1. I’m very satisfied with with my purchase and strongly recommend Chisos to anyone looking for a quality western boot!

Everything advertised about these boots is true. They are extremely comfortable. The decorative stitching is beautifully done; the inverted seam in the shaft lining is a classy touch. Sublime quality indeed, very impressive. IMHO, these boots are simply great.

I absolutely LOVE my Chisos Number 1 in rough out. They are the most comfortable western boots I've ever owned. I will be wearing them a lot for playing live music and it's critical that they be comfortable. Style and function are the order of the day. I'm wearing them a lot hoping to develop a bit of patina and facilitate complete break in, but man, they just plain look and feel good!

I LOVE the way the roughout #1s look. Break-in period was actually quite short - sizing is not unlike most other brands (maybe go .5 size larger if you are used to Ariats).
The minute I slip the boot on in makes that satisfying pop while still easy enough to take off without a boot jack.
The arch support is one of the best out there - night and day better than Tecocas + I love that I’ll be able to replace the insole when it inevitably wears out with age as expected.
The vamp is just a tiny bit tight, but it is breaking in nicely, it should be perfect within the next few weeks of wear.
I’m being a bit picky here, but my only gripe is the lack of cushion in the sole/outsole that keeps it from being my every occasion boot. If I had to walk or stand on a hard surface all day, it would be nice to have a bit thicker or cushioned outsole. With just the leather outsole it gets a bit uncomfortable on hard surfaces and prevents me from wearing it from November to April, but I know what I signed up for. I usually go to my Lucchese Rusty or Ariat Quantum’s for that purpose and save my Chisos for nicer occasions in the summer.
Great boot overall.